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BXZ 2870

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,062 mi
Last recorded165,062 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 2870
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 165,062 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 165,041 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 156,476 miles

Covers fitted undersides obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,337 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 142,703 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 136,017 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 128,179 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Fail 2 Feb 2021 128,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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BXZ 2870 is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 76,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BXZ 2870, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BXZ 2870 registered?

BXZ 2870 is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 February 2011.

Is BXZ 2870 safe to buy?

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